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06.14.10 EPA Launches Energy Star For Data Centers  By Mike Sachoff The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that stand-alone data centers and buildings that house large data centers can now earn the Energy Star label. To earn the label, data centers must be in the top 25 percent of their peers in energy efficiency according to EPA's energy performance scale. By improving efficiency, centers can save energy and money. To measure for energy efficiency, the EPA uses the Power Usage Effectiveness metric to determine if a data center qualifies for the Energy Star label. Before getting Energy Star, a licensed professional must independently verify the energy performance of these buildings and sign and seal the application document that is sent to EPA for review and approval. According to the EPA, data centers use a significant amount of energy, accounting for 1.5 percent of total U.S. electricity consumption at a cost of $4.5 billion annually, an amount that is expected to almost double over the next five years. Based on the latest available data, improving the energy efficiency of America's data centers by just 10 percent would save more than 6 billion kilowatt-hours each year, enough to power more than 350,000 homes and save more than $450 million annually. Through Energy Star, EPA provides a proven energy management strategy and free tools for public and private organizations to save energy and money through increased energy efficiency. About the Author: Mike is a staff writer for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest ebusiness news. |
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